Quote by James Ellroy

The truth of the matter is, you lose a parent to murder when you're 10 years old, and in fact at the time of the murder you hate your lost parent, my mother in my case.

The truth of the matter is, you lose a parent to murder when

Summary

This quote explores the complex emotions that arise when a person loses a parent to murder at a young age. The speaker acknowledges that, despite the tragic loss, they felt hatred towards their parent prior to the incident. It highlights the initial conflicted feelings one may have when confronted with the sudden and violent loss of a loved one, grappling with the difficult truth of their complex relationship.

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By James Ellroy

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